JUNEAU — Every Friday during the Alaska legislative session, a growing group of state lawmakers trades suit coats and sweater sets for a loose-fitting traditional… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — In any other election year, more than half the country holding an unfavorable impression of a candidate for president would be cause for… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks woman involved in a crash on a stolen dirt bike has died.Fairbanks police say Lakeisha Nollner-Albert died Thursday from injuries suffered… Continue reading
When Juneau resident Barb Bonner received her property assessment card from the city last month, she was alarmed by what she saw. The assessed value… Continue reading
A decision about whether independents may appear on the Alaska Democratic Party’s fall primary election ballot is now in the hands of Juneau Superior Court… Continue reading
The community of Wrangell is mourning the loss of three residents that died in a plane crash Friday.Pilot David Galla, 60, and passengers Greg Scheff,… Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va. — Justin Williams tore ligaments in his left knee (twice), tore the Achilles tendon in his right leg and broke his right ankle… Continue reading
Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading
Afternoon PerformancesHeaven Bound, noon.Tim Pepper, 12:15 p.m. Folk with 90s and Indy influence.The Girl from the North Country, 12:30 p.m. Eleven year old Sophia is… Continue reading
It’s a fitness trend sweeping the Lower 48 and available exclusively for Alaskans in Eagle River at the Northern Glitter Boutique.“We are the only store… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Tuition at the University of Alaska could rise between 10 and 15 percent in response to pending cuts considered by the Legislature.University of… Continue reading
Since 2012, alcohol retailers, public health experts and others have spent more than 8,000 hours drafting a mammoth revision to the state statutes dealing with… Continue reading
Clarification: A story in Saturday’s Web edition of the Empire stated that AWARE of Juneau supports Senate Bill 91, criminal sentencing reform. AWARE executive director Saralyn… Continue reading
A man woke up Friday morning and found a burglar standing in the living room of his Mendenhall Valley home.The 50-year-old man told police he… Continue reading
The community of Wrangell is mourning the loss of three residents that died in a plane crash Friday.Pilot David Galla, 60, and passengers Greg Scheff,… Continue reading
The Alaska House of Representatives has voted to restrict the ability of the governor to accept additional funds from the federal government.The issue came about… Continue reading
After playing gigs around town for the past year and a half, Flustered Cluckers is thrilled to be making their Alaska Folk Festival debut Saturday… Continue reading
Even though recreational marijuana is now legal in Alaska, employers can still have drug-free work policies, TSS Senior Project Manager Jo McGuire said during the… Continue reading
Low-hanging clouds shroud north of Juneau on Thursday. The Shrine of Saint Thérèse, lower left, and Eagle Glacier, center left, are visible. … Continue reading
